Lamkin's new Wrap-Tech grips feel so good that you
may want to forget about the concept of "wrap
vs. round" -- especially if you're a player that
hasn't picked up a wrap-style grip in a while.

I fall into that "round-only" category as of late,
but years ago every
grip I installed was wrap-style. So it was interesting
to install some Wrap-Techs, because it didn't take
me more than a shot or two to realize that my
preconceptions about wrap-style grips could be
thrown out the window. The goal of a grip is to
provide you not only a firm grasp of the club, but
provide key feedback at various points in the swing,
the most important being at impact. Wrap-Tech
provides that important feedback through an
alternating "double helix" pattern of
smooth and rough textures that are very effective in
promoting a "just-right" grip pressure.
The wrap pattern allows that to happen while
reducing torque at the same time. I love the
combination.

In dry conditions, the alternating textures
provide super-tacky hand/club contact on the glove
and non-glove hands. (And, as Lamkin mentions on
their website, Wrap-Tech is particularly well-suited
for players who don't wear a glove.) In wet
conditions, which I have been able to play in more
than once lately, I found that the marriage of the
Wrap-Tech and cloth rain gloves (which I always
recommend having in your bag) was as good or
better than with any grip I've ever played.

At address, the logo is
hidden on both sides

Let me give you an example.

In one January round, I hit a drive off the 18th
tee that was less than perfect, but I did at least find
the fairway. At 200 yards out, I didn't want to swing
anything hard -- and I seldom use a long iron from
that distance anyway -- so I pulled out a hybrid that
has a Wrap-Tech installed. For most of the day, I
had been using a cloth grip on my left hand, but not
on my right because the rain wasn't that heavy. But
for this shot, I reached into the bag, put the right
glove on, and took a couple of practice swings. What
I experienced was a sense of quiet in my hands as
the rough alternating wrap grabbed the cloth gloves
almost like velcro. The result was that when I got to
the top of my backswing I experienced no slippage,
without having to do the dreaded "rain
grab" that generally results in a fat shot. I hit
the green, managed to finish with a par, and
promptly headed to the clubhouse to dry off.

TECH STUFF

The Wrap-Tech is constructed from Lamkin's
patented ACE material, which provides excellent
control and shock absorption

Wrap-Tech grips come with the logo on both
sides, and are meant to be installed that way. It's
something different, so it's worth a mention to your
club fitter if he or she hasn't worked with them
before. See the photo to the above right that shows
the
address position, and the photo below that shows the
"side view."

Lamkin Wrap-Tech,
side view showing logo

SUMMARY

Lamkin's Wrap-Tech, at just $4.99 each,
represents an excellent value. But that's just a
bonus. If you're looking for an all-weather grip that
is easy on the hands, you should give them a try.
Click the logo below to visit the Lamkin Grips
website now.